💛 Chapter 10: Coping & Reducing Stress Flashcards
1
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Constructive Coping Strategy
A
- Reduces chances of more stress
- Manage disruptive emotions
(ex: talking, sleep, music, cry, therapy)
2
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Limited Value Coping Strategy
A
- Temporary relief
- Lead to more stress
- Doesn’t address source of stress
(ex: overeating, drinking, avoid, denial)
3
Q
Stress Reducing Factors
A
- Relaxation Methods
- Aerobic Exercise
- Social Support
- Faith Involvement
4
Q
Relaxation Methods
A
- Less anxiety & depression
- Improves sleep, relationships, healing, and immune functioning
5
Q
Aerobic Exercise
A
- Helps fight heart disease
- Reduces depression & anxiety
- Increases arousal & serotonin
- Facilitates energy, confident, relationships
6
Q
Social Support
A
- Calms stress hormones and reduces blood pressure
- Stronger immune functioning
- Opportunity to confide painful feelings
7
Q
Faith Involvement
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- Predicts health and longevity
- Positive emotions
- Healthy behaviors
- Social support
